I have a dream that one day; Nigerian education will not just be better than it is now but would be a model to other nations of the earth. Our schools will be situated in learning-conducive environments, the buildings will be superb edifices, the classrooms comfortable and the libraries well equipped. Electronic notebooks will be available for the students, good visual aids will be used during studies, and practical studies will be carried out after the theoretical sessions, of course the teachers will be more qualified.
I have a dream that one day; all Nigerians will have a minimum qualification of O’ level education. Our political leaders will speak good English likewise our journalists, law enforcement agents and our stage performers. The masses will know their right and even the hawkers on the streets will be polished.
I have a dream that one day; American and British citizen will come to study in Nigerian schools. The standard of Nigerian educational system will be such that foreigners will seek admission here by all possible means. NECO certificate will be preferable to London GCE and its type. I have so many dreams, what are your dreams?
Monday, September 14, 2009
Do it yourself
Forgive me if I say this but I will always remember Ghana whenever I think of Nigeria. Though I was small then, but its still vivid in my mind how the Ghanaians wandered about every nook and cranny of Nigeria; they did all our odd jobs; sewing and knitting, photography, shoe repairs, hair-dressing etc. then came the watershed in the history of Ghana that called back all in diasporas.
Years back, we were ahead of Ghana in almost everything, today we are trying to find our feet and worst of all, we now go to study in Ghana; soon our naira will be nothing compared with cedis. If we run away from our responsibility, it will be there waiting for us and it wont be wise to relegate it to our children at least for the sake of posterity.
In this quest to build Nigeria, lets introduce “do it yourself “(a program that will inculcate craftsmanship) to our primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions. It will not only promote Nigerian educational standard, but will help our economy by reducing unemployment. Give a hungry man a fish, he will come back for more but teach him fishing and you’ve made him a fortune.
Years back, we were ahead of Ghana in almost everything, today we are trying to find our feet and worst of all, we now go to study in Ghana; soon our naira will be nothing compared with cedis. If we run away from our responsibility, it will be there waiting for us and it wont be wise to relegate it to our children at least for the sake of posterity.
In this quest to build Nigeria, lets introduce “do it yourself “(a program that will inculcate craftsmanship) to our primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions. It will not only promote Nigerian educational standard, but will help our economy by reducing unemployment. Give a hungry man a fish, he will come back for more but teach him fishing and you’ve made him a fortune.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Final whistle
There has been a tug of war between the government and the ASUU for the past few months; this strike is felt more by the students than any other. The government and the ASUU are just like two big elephants that are fighting; and the students being the grasses are at the receiving end.
By the time the strike would be called off, the school calendar might be altered or academic activities rushed to remedy the alterations. Besides, the students would need extra effort to cope with their studies because their brains have been inactive.
At the moment, Nigerian universities are in a holdup: prospective students can’t be admitted, undergraduates are predisposed to crime because of idleness and lack, final-year students cannot round off and fresh graduates are incapable of completing their clearance.
This is no longer a matter of “who is right or wrong” because if we are to go on like this, then Nigerian education has a bleak future.
By the time the strike would be called off, the school calendar might be altered or academic activities rushed to remedy the alterations. Besides, the students would need extra effort to cope with their studies because their brains have been inactive.
At the moment, Nigerian universities are in a holdup: prospective students can’t be admitted, undergraduates are predisposed to crime because of idleness and lack, final-year students cannot round off and fresh graduates are incapable of completing their clearance.
This is no longer a matter of “who is right or wrong” because if we are to go on like this, then Nigerian education has a bleak future.
UBE
Psychological studies have proved that the first seven years of an individual is very crucial as it forms the bedrock of one's latter life. During this age bracket, a child gains experience of nursery and primary schools. Some parents do their best at home to educate their kids (though non-professionally) how much more the school teachers who are professionally trained to do so.
The nursery and primary (as its name applies) schools should offer foundational education to these kids as subsequent studies continues from where they stops. The height and durability of every building depends on the strength of the foundation. Most of these schools lack standard facilities and qualified teachers; those that do, are out of reach for the laymen.
Nursery and primary education should be made standard as the first step towards bringing Nigerian education to what it should be. Next, it should be made free or at least subsidized (Nigeria can afford this); but corrupt officials should be fished out to avoid diversion of these funds and materials. Universal basic education if properly executed can rescue Nigerian education from the brink.
The nursery and primary (as its name applies) schools should offer foundational education to these kids as subsequent studies continues from where they stops. The height and durability of every building depends on the strength of the foundation. Most of these schools lack standard facilities and qualified teachers; those that do, are out of reach for the laymen.
Nursery and primary education should be made standard as the first step towards bringing Nigerian education to what it should be. Next, it should be made free or at least subsidized (Nigeria can afford this); but corrupt officials should be fished out to avoid diversion of these funds and materials. Universal basic education if properly executed can rescue Nigerian education from the brink.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
